Antibiotics are indispensable for treating bacterial infections. But why are they sometimes ineffective, even when the bacteria are not resistant? In their latest study, researchers challenge the ...

Make your antibiotic medication as effective as possible by getting these answers before you leave the doctor's office or ...

Scientists at Stanford are developing a painless, topical vaccine using a common skin bacterium to trigger immunity.

You cannot get Lyme disease if you come into contact with someone’s sneeze, cough, or blood. Learn when it is contagious and ...

Geranium essential oil is steam distilled from the flowers leaves and stems of the Pelargonium graveolens plant ...

A dip in a river for any reason may come with its own risks, especially if the water is polluted. Read on to know how you can ...

"A tooth infection can kill you, but rarely," warns a Cleveland Clinic expert. Here's how to recognize the risks and how it can escalate.

A new study conducted in mice suggests that, although it's not all good, our urge to scratch at itchy skin may have an ...

Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...

Complementary discoveries have the potential to enhance treatment options for antibiotic-resistant infections. Researchers at ...

Rapidly spreading, harrowing and potentially lethal, a necrotizing soft tissue infection — so-called flesh-eating disease — ...

Existing research suggests scratching itchy skin can often make it worse, aggravating a wound and spreading harmful bacteria.